Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
